Doug Draluck isn’t a self-proclaimed romantic but he occasionally surprises his wife of 14 years with small gifts. So Kim Draluck expected a little something come February 14, but not the entourage at her door Wednesday night, bearing Teleflora flowers and a $15,000 diamond necklace.

Andy Jackson, co-owner of Send Your Love Florist in Greensboro, walked up to the Dralucks’ home in Merlin Court, Burlington, with a “Heartstrings Bouquet” early Wednesday evening, as the clouds started rolling in.

Though Jackson’s business is one of 15,000 member florists who hand-arrange and hand-deliver Teleflora flower arrangements, Wednesday night’s sweepstakes delivery was a first for him.

The Dralucks’ two dogs and two cats, usually allowed to greet houseguests, had been herded into rooms with closed doors for the surprise delivery, and Jake Draluck, 11, played along with his dad’s surprise.

“I didn’t realize she was so completely in the dark about it,” Jackson said.

When Kim answered her door to flashbulbs, microphones and her flower arrangement, she immediately turned to Doug and asked, “What did you do?”

When Doug ordered Teleflora’s “Heartstrings Bouquet” from Teleflora.com last week, his wife was automatically entered in the nationwide “Love Rocks” sweepstakes.

Kim is the first of nine winners who will receive a $15,000 necklace, crafted from white gold custom for Teleflora, said Missy Miller, the company’s manager of corporate communications who flew in from Los Angeles for the special delivery.

“We’re awarding two more tomorrow,” said Miller. Teleflora’s “Love Rocks” sweepstakes runs until 10 p.m. February 10, and three winners will be selected each Monday leading up to Valentine’s Day. “This is the first one,” Miller said.

Tears glinted in Kim’s eyes as the realization of her Valentine’s Day gift set in. They spilled over when she read the card accompanying her flowers: “Thank you for all of our years together.”

Just a few days ago, Kim said, she and Doug celebrated the 16th anniversary of the day they first met. “He said I was getting a surprise, but…” Kim trailed off. “I didn’t expect anything until Valentine’s Day.”

Kim said she’ll place her bouquet in her Gibsonville craft store, 100 Smiles, on Thursday. The sparkling necklace, however, will be on display much longer.